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Add 72/56 and 98/4

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 24 2/4

72/56 + 98/4 is 361/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   72/56 = 72 × 1/56 × 1 = 72/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   98/4 = 98 × 14/4 × 14 = 1372/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/56 + 1372/56 = 72 + 1372/56 = 1444/56
5. 1444/56 simplified gives 361/14
6. So, 72/56 + 98/4 = 361/14
   In mixed form: 2511/14

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